After struggling in the first two Major League Cricket (MLC) seasons, Unmukt Chand has finally found his feet in the US, where he moved to live his ultimate dream: “to play for the US national team.” The right-handed batter has scored 243 runs in seven innings and is sixth on the list of top run-getters in the ongoing MLC 2025.
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Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar and his wife, Divya Singh, are celebrating the arrival of their newborn son. The couple, who married in November 2023, shared the joyous news on social media, marking a new chapter in their lives. Mukesh, known for his dedication to cricket, is expected to return to the field soon, bringing renewed motivation after embracing fatherhood.
Donald Trump has called for the cancellation of Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, praising the former Israeli Prime Minister's wartime leadership against Iran. Trump, in a Truth Social post, condemned Israel's "witch-hunt" against Netanyahu, citing their collaboration in eliminating a significant nuclear threat. Netanyahu faces charges of accepting luxury goods and attempting to manipulate media coverage, allegations he denies.
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